[meteorite-list] Very Important Day For Meteorites

[Darryl Pitt]

Folks,

Yesterday was a very big day for meteorites.  No, it was not a  
scientific breakthrough or an enthralling  report of a new recovery  
an intrepid meteorite hunter. The event was far more banal---but the  
implications of its impact will be far-reaching in years to come.

The waves of media associated with the first natural history auctions  
in the mid 90s catalyzed an interest in meteorites---in particular--- 
and yesterday there was a most significant wave: for the first time  
ever was a full page advertisement in "The New York Times" to promote  
the first major auction devoted to meteorites. As "The New York  
Times" is one of three papers of record in this country, there is not  
one serious newsroom anywhere that has not seen this, and the result  
will provide a boon of support to everyone associated with  
meteorites, irrespective of your niche or professional background.

A big day indeed....and provided for by Bonhams International  
Auctioneers.